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Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Sales revenue under merchandise arrangement	$ 1,833	$ 1,800	$ 1,736

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- Definition

This element represents the aggregate revenue earned during the period under merchandise arrangements with vendors. Under this arrangement, revenue is included in sales when the merchandise is sold to a guest but the merchandise is never included in inventory because of the virtually simultaneous purchase and sale of this inventory.

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Name:	tgt_SalesRevenueUnderMerchandiseArrangement
Namespace Prefix:	tgt_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

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- Details

Name:	us-gaap_InventoryDisclosureAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration